Sensory-Friendly Sundays Access Program

On Sensory-Friendly Sundays in Autumn and Winter, our new exhibitions and activity areas will be open extra early for a quieter experience and modified to suit people on the autism spectrum and visitors with a range of differing abilities.

Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to facilitate creative activities.

Sessions

• Sunday 22 May 8.30am - 11.30am
• Sunday 19 June, 8.30am - 11.30am
• Sunday 17 July, 8.30am - 11.30am
• Sunday 21 August, 8.30am - 11.30am

For our May edition, we will be offering special access to the galleries including Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 exhibition for Sensory-Friendly Sunday guests.

For our June edition, we will be offering early access to the museum galleries and our submarine HMAS Onslow for Sensory-Friendly Sunday guests.

For our July edition, we will be offering early access to the museum galleries including SEA MONSTERS – prehistoric marine reptiles for Sensory-Friendly Sunday guests.

For our August edition, we will be offering early access to the museum galleries and one of our vessels for Sensory-Friendly Sunday guests.

Cost

Adult/child: $12
Children under 4 and members: Free
*Min height 90cm for entry on vessels

 

Additional hygiene measures are in place to ensure families stay safe while enjoying creative activities. Find out more about the museum’s Covid-safe practices.